Seattle’s Public Libraries Chart a New Strategic Direction
At its core, the strategy is built on the idea that “the library makes a difference in people’s lives and in the greater community."
All...
Seattle City Code Requires We Pave Over Playgrounds, But We Could Change That
The Washington State Legislature is in ongoing legal trouble for failing to properly fund schools. The City of Seattle has many solemn commitments to...
Meet Michael George, Council Candidate in District 7
It is apparent early on in conversation with District 7 City Council candidate Michael George that he loves cities, but the dedicated urbanite and...
Opinion: Everyone (Especially Urbanists) Should Care About the Crisis Facing Seattle Schools
A public school is an essential part of any community. Here in Seattle, public schools are in crisis.
Last month, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) announced...
After Outcry, Seattle Public Schools Backpedals on Closures – For Now
The idea of closing schools is currently off the table as Seattle Public Schools considers how to close a significant budget deficit. This year's legislative session and school board elections will be pivotal in determining whether that conversation will resurface.
As Seattle Public Library Sees Funding Restored, Survey Seeks Input on Library Hours
When voters overwhelmingly passed the most recent update to Seattle's public library levy in 2019, expanded hours at all 26 neighborhood branch libraries was...
Seattle Will Provide Free Transit to All Public High School Students
All public high school students in Seattle will receive free transit passes under a plan to encourage transit ridership both in the immediate and...
To Stave off Recession Ready the Shovel-Ready Infrastructure Projects
This week's financial news has been grim. With markets getting fleeced by the spreading impacts of COVID-19 and a weak response from federal officials,...